We are pleased to have Evan Brand of Not Just Paleo on the podcast. Evan is a great educator, and he embraces a 'no BS' approach to health care.

In college, he got sick and depressed, but learned about nutrition, omega 3 oils, vitamin D and more to improve his health. He also dropped out of business school (where he wasn't happy) and went to work on park land. This dedicated time in nature was very therapeutic for him.

Evan shares that plants emit compounds that benefit our immune system, and how communing with nature lowers and manages our stress. He teaches about the neurotransmitters that shape our moods, how we self medicate with food and drink, and how we can break those habits. He also shares the testing method he uses to observe neurotransmitter activity.

There are lots of other great nuggets in here, such as how Facebook can affect our mood, and how we can get addicted to the rush of modern pleasures, at the expense of our natural mood regulation.

You can hear our interview right away on the audio player below, and you can also subscribe on iTunes or most podcast players by searching Women's Wellness Radio.